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Johnny jumps ups are a perennial, low growing wildflower seed grown in USDA Zones 3 - 9. This low growing violet only reaches 6 inches tall.
Sunny areas may be too hot in southern climates, while shady areas may be too cold in northern zones. Depending on your temperature zone, these wildflowers may grow in full sun to full shade. Trimming Johnny Jump-ups back in the heat of summer will encourage another flush of blooms in the fall.
These are such delightful little flowers that bring charm and grace to any summer landscape. They grow very easily from Viola seeds, and once established will even self-sow. They are not invasive just delightful! Johnny Jump Up wildflowers have been around for centuries and are native to the mountains of Spain and France.
They are found growing in many temperate regions of the world, and they are widely admired for their bright little faces. Other common names you may have heard for this flower are Wild Pansy and Heartsease. Since they are cool weather flowers, Johnny Jump Up wildflowers will bloom in the spring, fade during the heat of summer, and will often return with a new flush of flowers in the fall.
Sow Johnny Jump-up wildflower seeds directly outdoors in early spring or in the fall. The Viola seeds are tiny so do not cover the herb seeds with more than 1/16 of an inch of soil. Thin Johnny Jump Up seedlings to 6 inches apart. Johnny Jump-up plants likes moist, rich soil, but they are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types. Sow 3 ounces per 1,000 square feet of 7 pounds per acre of these heirloom, non gmo seeds.
Viola cornuta, or Johnny Jump-up, is a sweet little perennial that has sunny, pansy-like blooms. The blooms are tri-colored with shades of purple, yellow and white. They are charming and make sweet little bouquets for indoor enjoyment. Another name for these little violas is Heartease, and some herbalists use them for medicinal purposes. They are great for containers or plant them in mass groupings in the front of the flower border. They prefer cool conditions, so after they bloom in the spring, cut them back, and they will bloom again in the fall. They prefer rich, well-drained soil, and they like full sun to partial shade. After the danger of frost has passed, directly start the Johnny Jump-up seed outdoors in a clean, weed free bed. Cover the seed lightly. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. With a temperature range of 65 - 75F, germination is usually within 21 days. Space the plants 6 inches apart.